MPS early start students return Aug. 14; back-to-school information
Milwaukee Public Schools is getting ready to celebrate the start of the 2023-2024 school year.
Milwaukee Public Schools is getting ready to celebrate the start of the 2023-2024 school year.
Student loan payment freeze ending: What borrowers need to know
The freeze on student loan payments is coming to an end soon, so what does that mean for borrowers, and how can they prepare?
The freeze on student loan payments is coming to an end soon, so what does that mean for borrowers, and how can they prepare?
Wastewater treatment, Milwaukee pilot system unveiled
Marquette University and Rapid Radicals Technology on Thursday unveiled a pilot system designed to help treat wastewater and prevent sewer overflows.
Marquette University and Rapid Radicals Technology on Thursday unveiled a pilot system designed to help treat wastewater and prevent sewer overflows.
MPS hiring event Aug. 16; openings for variety of positions
Milwaukee Public Schools is holding the third in a series of four monthly job fairs on Wednesday, Aug.16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Milwaukee Public Schools is holding the third in a series of four monthly job fairs on Wednesday, Aug.16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Idaho sued by college professors over law they say criminalizes classroom abortion discussions
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.
Six university professors and two teachers’ unions are suing Idaho over a law that they say violates their First Amendment rights by criminalizing teaching about pro-abortion viewpoints.
Some Florida school districts requiring permission slips to use students' nicknames
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.
For example, if your child's name is Robert but likes to be called Rob, the form will need to be filled out so teachers and staff can call your child Rob.
Back-to-school shopping, Brewers rookies help kids get ready
Milwaukee Brewers rookies Sal Frelick and Joey Wiemer helped Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee kids with back-to-school shopping Tuesday.
Milwaukee Brewers rookies Sal Frelick and Joey Wiemer helped Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee kids with back-to-school shopping Tuesday.
Back-to-school shopping to cost Americans more than ever amid inflation spike
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.
Back-to-school shopping is expected to cost Americans a record amount this year, as shoppers face high inflation across the country.
Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan that cancels $39B in student loans
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”
Back-to-school shopping, Milwaukee organization helps kids get ready
Wellpoint Care Networks and Meijer helped students and families get ready for school, donating supplies like backpacks and lunchboxes.
Wellpoint Care Networks and Meijer helped students and families get ready for school, donating supplies like backpacks and lunchboxes.
Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board
The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.
The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.
UWM Learic Davis basketball camp for kids
Basketball can bring people together, and that is exactly what one Milwaukee man is trying to do. Lily Zhao goes Beyond the Game with UWM's newest recruit.
Basketball can bring people together, and that is exactly what one Milwaukee man is trying to do. Lily Zhao goes Beyond the Game with UWM's newest recruit.
UW-Oshkosh layoffs, furloughs announced to shrink $18M deficit
UW-Oshkosh plans to lay off scores of employees, offer early retirement deals and impose furloughs as it grapples with a projected $18 million deficit.
UW-Oshkosh plans to lay off scores of employees, offer early retirement deals and impose furloughs as it grapples with a projected $18 million deficit.
Former Boston principal used nearly $40K of school funds to finance vacations to Barbados: FBI
Federal prosecutors allege Naia Wilson used the money for trips in 2016 and 2018.
Federal prosecutors allege Naia Wilson used the money for trips in 2016 and 2018.
International Baccalaureate Program, 3 MPS grade schools accepted
Milwaukee Public Schools announced three of its grade schools have been accepted into the International Baccalaureate program after a multiyear application process.
Milwaukee Public Schools announced three of its grade schools have been accepted into the International Baccalaureate program after a multiyear application process.
MPS, Children’s Wisconsin partnering; provide athletic training services
Milwaukee Public Schools and Children’s Wisconsin are partnering to provide athletic training services at varsity athletic competitions beginning with the fall 2023 sports season.
Milwaukee Public Schools and Children’s Wisconsin are partnering to provide athletic training services at varsity athletic competitions beginning with the fall 2023 sports season.
Fisher-Price unveils first-ever sensory line of toys for preschoolers
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
The company said it wants to create "a more inclusive play experience for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids, by allowing them to create their own unique play. "
Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.
Milwaukee Back-to-School Health Fair; supplies, vaccinations offered
It might seem early, but it's already time for back-to-school shopping.
It might seem early, but it's already time for back-to-school shopping.
Cardinal Stritch bought for $24M, group that backs St. Augustine Prep
The Ramirez Family Foundation announced on Wednesday, July 26 that it has acquired the Cardinal Stritch University campus in an agreement worth $24 million.
The Ramirez Family Foundation announced on Wednesday, July 26 that it has acquired the Cardinal Stritch University campus in an agreement worth $24 million.